Natural Ways to Better Your Skin
The right foods can be game changers for your skin. That means eating a balanced diet. Here are a few quick tips:
- Fill half of your plate with fruits and veggies. Tomatoes, strawberries, citrus fruits, cantaloupe, apricots, broccoli and sweet potatoes are especially great choices because they are full of antioxidants. Antioxidants guard the skin from free radicals and harmful sun rays. This will help prevent wrinkles and keep skin looking younger longer. Vegetables that are red, orange and deep green are particularly powerful.
- Eat a wide variety of fruits.
- Don’t forget omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in fish, spinach flaxseed, walnuts and soy. These fatty acids can preserve the collagen in your skin and keep it firm.
- Fruits, veggies and even chocolate are great sources of antioxidants and vitamins. These nutrients make skin look young and radiant and offer protection from the sun.
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July 3, 2014